I’ll start off by saying that I am not a Lord of the Rings superfan. But visiting the Hobbiton movie set (aka the Shire!) was one of my favorite memories in New Zealand! It was highly touristy but very well organized. We learned a lot of interesting facts from our guide and the set itself … More A Journey to Middle Earth, Hobbiton, New Zealand
Two weeks, the open road and two friends take on the South Island, New Zealand! Laura and I made the trek to the land of kiwis (not the fruit) in February (yes, this post is quite delayed) and had a journey fit for Bilbo Baggins himself. So here we go with – Fiordland! Which for … More Friends in Fiordland, New Zealand
It was challenging to narrow down this list to just 10. But here we go! 10. Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada Majestic mountains, cerulean lakes and wildlife sightings galore, Banff is a nature lovers wonderland. There is so much hiking to be had and we thoroughly enjoyed Sunshine Meadows and Johnston Canyon. We … More 10 of My Favorite Places I’ve Visited (so far)
Just a month ago, Jason and I made our way over to the Big Island of Hawaii to attend a friend’s wedding. Never one to miss a National Park opportunity, I planned a side trip to visit Volcanoes. And to our surprise, the island’s volcanic activity decided to give us a spectacular show! So after … More Big Island Lava & a Maui Stopover
Part two from our trip through Spain brings us to Granada and more specifically, the Alhambra. Our visit to Granada was mainly focused on the Alhambra, especially since we had to book our timed tickets months in advance! This Moorish palace and fortress complex is a highly visited sight in Spain, showcasing the country’s most … More In Awe of the Alhambra in Granada, Spain
Long overdue posts from our May trip to Spain, coming up! A real highlight from our time in this beautiful country was road-tripping through Andalusia. We started our trip in Madrid, took the train to Sevilla and by our last day there, we were ready to break loose from big cities and explore the countryside. … More The White Hill Towns of Andalusia, Spain
My first National Park visit in quite some time! I’ve been wanting to make the trip to Death Valley for a few years now and February seemed like perfect timing. So Laura and I planned a weekend getaway, flying into Las Vegas and renting a minivan to make the drive to Furnace Creek. We slept … More 19/59 – Death Valley National Park
